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Alzheimer's & Dementia - All about Alzheimer's disease
The causes of Alzheimer's disease
Causes include tangled nerve cell fibres and senile or neuritic plaques.
Diagnosis - Alzheimer's disease
There is no specific diagnostic test but several investigation need to be done.
Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease
Approximately 8 to 10% of all persons older than 65 have Alzheimer's disease and nearly 30 to 50% of persons older than 85 have the disease.
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease is very difficult, as there is no known cause.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
The symptoms are closely related to the stages of the disease.
The course of the disease
The average duration of the illness is nine years, but it can run its course in just a few years or take as long as 20 years.
Prevalence of the disease
Alzheimer's disease is more common among women and the risk increases with age.
Treatment of Alzheimer's
Medication can help to slow the progression of the disease and improve memory.
When to see a doctor
Call your doctor if any signs of the disease are present.
Description of dementia
Dementia is a brain condition characterised by progressive intellectual impairment. The word is derived from Latin; de "from", and mens "mind" or "brain".
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